A Family Grand South Circuit14N/15D
A Family Grand South Circuit
Start & City : Kochi
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Updated On: Nov 14, 2026
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Highlights
Take a boat through the backwaters near Kochi, and watch fishermen raise the Chinese nets.
Walk in the tea gardens of Munnar, and see how tea is made at a factory
Stand beneath the painted gateways of Madurai, and walk the flower market.
See the great Chola temple at Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
Ride bicycles through the French quarter of Puducherry, and play on a beach.
Visit the Mysuru Palace and the zoo, and finish with a safari at Bannerghatta.
Essence of Journey
The experiences that capture the true spirit of the entire trip.
| Day | Route | Distance | Major Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive Kochi (COK), to Fort Kochi | ~35 km, 1 hr | Fishing nets at sunset |
| Day 2 | Fort Kochi | Local | Backwater boat ride, Mattancherry, Kathakali |
| Day 3 | Fort Kochi to Munnar | ~130 km, 4 to 4.5 hrs | Climb into the tea hills |
| Day 4 | Munnar | Local | Tea factory, Eravikulam, gardens |
| Day 5 | Munnar to Madurai | ~150 km, 4.5 to 5 hrs | Hill road, down to the plains |
| Day 6 | Madurai | Local | Palace, temple gateways, market |
| Day 7 | Madurai to Thanjavur | ~180 km, 3.5 to 4 hrs | Bridge to the Chola country |
| Day 8 | Thanjavur to Puducherry | ~185 km, 4.5 hrs | Great Chola temple, then coast |
| Day 9 | Puducherry | Local | French quarter by bicycle, promenade |
| Day 10 | Puducherry and Auroville | Local | Auroville, beach |
| Day 11 | Puducherry to Bengaluru | ~310 km, 6 to 6.5 hrs | Longest drive, with stops |
| Day 12 | Bengaluru to Mysuru | ~145 km, 3 to 3.5 hrs | Palace lights |
| Day 13 | Mysuru | Local | Palace, Chamundi Hill, zoo |
| Day 14 | Mysuru to Bengaluru | ~145 km, 3 to 3.5 hrs | Drive, Bannerghatta safari next morning |
| Day 15 | Bengaluru (BLR) | Airport ~35 km | Safari and departure |
About
This is a private 15-day (14-night) South India family tour package for families travelling with children. Over four regions, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karnataka, you take a backwater boat ride in Kochi, visit a tea factory in Munnar, see the temple cities of Madurai and Thanjavur, cycle through Puducherry's French Quarter, explore Mysuru Palace and finish with a safari at Bannerghatta. Most drives are three to four hours, every region has a child-friendly activity, and the trip costs from about INR 501,480 per couple, with children quoted by age.
Travelling with children changes everything. Long days in the car, endless temples and late dinners can turn a dream holiday into a test of patience. This journey was planned with families in mind, so parents can enjoy India's culture while children stay curious and happy.
Every stop mixes heritage with something hands-on: watching giant Chinese fishing nets being lowered, spotting mountain goats in the tea hills, running around a palace courtyard, riding bikes past yellow French villas, building sandcastles and meeting tigers and elephants at a zoo and safari park.
The route runs from Kochi to Bengaluru in one direction, with private cars, short drives, a bridge night to break the longest leg and rest time built into most stops.
A Child-Friendly Activity in Every Region
| Stop (nights) | For the grown-ups | For the children |
|---|---|---|
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Fort Kochi (2) |
Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town spice lanes |
Backwater boat ride, Chinese fishing nets, colourful Kathakali make-up |
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Munnar (2) |
Tea estates, cool hill air |
Tea factory visit, spotting Nilgiri tahr at Eravikulam |
|
Madurai (2) |
Meenakshi temple gateways, Nayak palace |
Running in the palace courtyard, the flower market, jigarthanda |
|
Thanjavur (1) |
The 1,000-year-old Brihadisvara temple (UNESCO) |
The giant stone Nandi bull |
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Puducherry (3) |
French Quarter, Auroville |
Cycling the old streets, beach time |
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Mysuru (2) |
Mysuru Palace, Chamundi Hill |
Mysuru Zoo, palace lights |
|
Bengaluru (2) |
Cubbon Park, a final family dinner |
Bus safari at Bannerghatta Biological Park |
Family Grand South Circuit - Child-Friendly Activity in Every Region
Why Families Love This Tour
Short drives, happy kids. Most travel days are three to four hours, and your private driver stops whenever you need.
Something hands-on every day. Boats, bikes, a tea factory, a zoo and a safari balance the heritage sites.
Rest built in. Two or three nights at most stops, so you unpack less and play more.
Easy temple visits. Temples are seen from their gateways and courtyards, which means less queuing and fewer restless children.
Family rooms requested. We ask every hotel for family or connecting rooms and book early, as heritage hotels have limited family rooms.
Mild food everywhere. Every stop offers simple, child-friendly options alongside South Indian dishes.
Is This Tour Right for Your Family?
It works best for children of about five and older, who can manage three to four hours in a car and short walks. Families with toddlers are welcome too; we simply shorten the days and add rest nights. It suits parents who want real culture as well as fun, and multi-generation families travelling with grandparents.
If you prefer fewer hotel changes, consider a shorter Kerala-only trip, or add extra nights in Munnar, Puducherry or Mysuru.
Visiting Temples With Children
Temples are a highlight of South India, and children are welcome in the areas open to all visitors. At state-run Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu, a January 2024 Madras High Court order limits non-Hindus to the area before the flagpole unless a written undertaking is given. Inner sanctums, including at Thanjavur, are for Hindus only. We plan around gateways, courtyards and streets, so no one is left waiting. Dress modestly and remove shoes at temple entrances.
ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES
The seven stays are the same in every tier. What changes is the room. Each tier maps to a room category at each stay, subject to availability on your dates. We request family rooms or connected rooms.
| Stay | Nights | Premium | Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brunton Boatyard, Fort Kochi |
2 |
Heritage room |
Harbour-view room |
Best available suite |
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Windermere Estate, Munnar |
2 |
Estate room |
Premium room |
Best available cottage |
|
Heritage Madurai |
2 |
Deluxe room |
Heritage suite |
Best available suite |
|
Svatma, Thanjavur |
1 |
Deluxe room |
Heritage room |
Best available suite |
|
Palais de Mahe, Puducherry |
3 |
Heritage room |
Premium heritage room |
Best available suite |
|
Taj MG Road, Bengaluru |
2 |
Luxury room |
Club room |
Suite |
|
Metropole Heritage, Mysuru |
2 |
Heritage room |
Premium room |
Best available suite |
Family Grand South Circuit Accommodation Categories
Note: Room names are confirmed with each stay when dates are fixed. Family rooms are limited at heritage hotels, and we book early. If a category is full, we offer the nearest one at the same stay first.
WHY BOOK THIS WITH BIZAREXPEDITION
A 15-day private family journey across four states, planned and run by BizareXpedition from arrival at Kochi to departure from Bengaluru.
Short drives for children. Most days have a drive of three to four hours, with stops. The longest is about 6.5 hours, with a bridge night offered.
A child-sized activity at every stop. Boats, bicycles, a tea factory, a zoo and a safari fill the days, as well as heritage.
Private cars. Your own vehicle and driver, so you can stop for snacks and rest. No group coaches.
Easy rooms. We request family rooms or connected rooms wherever the hotel offers them.
Honest about temples. Inner shrines in Tamil Nadu are for Hindus only. We plan around the gateways and courtyards that every guest can enter.
A registered company. BizareXpedition Services Pvt. Ltd. (CIN U63090UR2016PTC007433), headquartered in Haridwar, books the hotels and runs the ground arrangements directly.
How Much Does a 15-Day South India Family Tour Cost?
A private 15-day South India family tour costs about INR 501,480 to 541,598 per couple in the Premium tier (about INR 250,740 to 270,799 per adult on a twin-sharing basis). The price includes all 14 nights with breakfast, a private vehicle and driver for 15 days, local guides, entries and experiences such as the boat ride, Kathakali and Bannerghatta safari, the family set-up and GST.
| Tier | Per Couple (approx.) | Per Person, twin sharing (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
|
Premium |
Rs.501,480 – Rs.541,598 |
Rs.250,740 – Rs.270,799 |
|
Luxury |
Rs.611,100 – Rs.659,988 |
Rs.305,550 – Rs.329,994 |
|
Ultra-Luxury |
Rs.860,580 – Rs.929,426 |
Rs.430,290 – Rs.464,713 |
Family Grand South Circuit 3-Tier Pricing Summary
Indicative pricing, modeled per couple. The range covers date and season variation. A final quote is given once dates and room categories are confirmed.
SEASON ADJUSTMENTS
| Season | Months | What It Means on This Route | Price Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Peak |
20 December – 5 January |
Festive-season rates and full hotels. School holidays in India. Book early. |
+25% to +40% |
|
High |
November – mid-December, and mid-January – February |
Dry, pleasant and bright. The best months for the whole route. |
Base price |
|
Shoulder |
March |
Warm and humid. Madurai and Puducherry are hot by afternoon. |
–5% to –15% |
|
Hot |
April – May |
Very hot in Madurai, Thanjavur and Puducherry. Children tire quickly. We do not advise this period. |
–15% to –25% |
|
Monsoon |
June – September |
Heavy rain in Kerala. Munnar is misty and roads can slip. Some outdoor plans change. |
–25% to –40% |
|
Northeast monsoon |
October – mid-November |
Heavy showers in Madurai, Thanjavur and Puducherry, with a risk of cyclones in November. |
–10% to –20% |
Family Grand South Circuit Season Adjustments
Hotel rates move with demand. We confirm the rate for your dates when you book.
Family Travel Tips
Children: Entry fees, seats and beds are charged by age. We confirm them in your quote, and carry snacks and water in the car.
Pace: Most drives are three to four and a half hours, with stops. Day 11 is longer, at about 6 to 6.5 hours. Rest days come at Fort Kochi, Munnar, Madurai, Puducherry and Mysuru.
Hill roads: The roads to Munnar and down to Madurai have many bends. Travel sickness tablets help children.
Temples: Inner shrines at Tamil Nadu state temples are for Hindus only. Dress modestly, and remove shoes at gateways.
Sun and water: Carry hats, sunscreen and bottled or filtered water. Your vehicle and hotels provide water.
Puducherry sea: The sea at the promenade is rough. Swimming is not safe, and we use calmer beaches.
Closing days: Mattancherry Palace closes on Fridays, the synagogue on Saturdays and Bannerghatta on Tuesdays. We plan around them.
Food: Mild options are available at every stop. Tell us about allergies when you book.
Safety: Our team is reachable 24 hours.
Visa: Most nationalities can apply for an Indian e-Visa online before travel. Children need their own visas. Allow at least a week.
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Itinerary (Day Wise)
This two-week trip is planned so parents get real culture and children get something to look forward to every day. It begins in Fort Kochi, where kids can watch fishermen lower the giant Chinese nets at sunset. The next day you take a boat through the backwaters to spot kingfishers, explore the spice lanes of Jew Town and watch Kathakali, where children love the bright make-up. In Munnar you walk the tea gardens, see how tea is made at a factory and look for Nilgiri tahr in Eravikulam. You then come down to Madurai for its painted temple gateways, the palace courtyard and the busy flower market. Next comes Thanjavur, where you see the 1,000-year-old Brihadisvara temple and its giant stone Nandi. In Puducherry you get three relaxed nights: cycling past yellow French villas, a day at Auroville and time on the beach. The trip ends in Karnataka with Mysuru Palace and its lights, the city zoo, and a bus safari at Bannerghatta on the last morning, where you may see tigers and elephants. Most drives take three to four hours, we ask every hotel for family or connecting rooms, and there’s mild food at every stop. November to February is the best time to go.
Day 1
Arrive Kochi And To Fort Kochi | The Harbour At Sunset
Route: Kochi International Airport (COK) – Fort Kochi, about 35 km
Your driver meets you at Kochi airport and takes you to Fort Kochi, a quiet quarter by the harbour. Check in and rest.
In the late afternoon, walk to the Chinese fishing nets. Children can watch fishermen lower the giant nets, and buy fresh fried fish from the stalls.
Experience of the Day
Airport pickup
Chinese fishing nets at sunset
Food
Recommended: Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: Mild Kerala dishes, plus plain rice and chicken for children.
Activities to Do
Rest at the hotel
Day 2
Fort Kochi | Boats, Spices And Stories
Route: Backwater boat ride – Mattancherry – Jew Town – Kathakali
Start with a boat ride in the backwaters around Kochi, past fishing villages and mangroves. Children can spot kingfishers and herons. Then visit Mattancherry Palace and the spice lanes of Jew Town, where the smells of ginger and cardamom fill the air. The palace closes on Fridays, and the synagogue on Saturdays, so we plan around them.
In the evening, watch a Kathakali performance. Children enjoy the bright make-up and costume. The show is about an hour.
Experience of the Day
Backwater boat ride
Mattancherry and spice market
Kathakali performance
Food
Recommended: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Must-Try: Kerala fish curry and appam, with milder options for children.
Activities to Do
Optional cycling around Fort Kochi
Day 3
Fort Kochi To Munnar | Into The Tea Hills
Route: Fort Kochi – Kothamangalam – Neriamangalam – Munnar, about 130 km
Drive east from the coast. The road climbs through rubber and spice country, then into tea gardens, with waterfalls beside the road. The last stretch has many bends, and the driver goes slowly. Travel sickness tablets help children.
Reach Munnar by the afternoon. The air is cool, so carry a warm layer. Windermere Estate sits among cardamom plantations.
Experience of the Day
Drive into the hills
Waterfalls beside the road
Food
Recommended: Lunch on the road. Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: Kerala meals with appam and stew.
Activities to Do
Rest at the estate
Day 4
Munnar | Tea, Tahr And Mist
Route: Tea factory and museum – Eravikulam National Park – tea gardens
Visit a tea factory and museum to see how tea grows and is made, and walk through the tea gardens. Drive to Eravikulam National Park, home of the Nilgiri tahr, a mountain goat. A park bus takes you to the upper area, and a short path leads to a viewpoint. Children can look for the tahr.
The afternoon is free for rest.
Note on Eravikulam closure: The park closes in about February and March for the calving season of the tahr, and may close on other days. We confirm the dates when you book.
Experience of the Day
Tea factory and museum
Eravikulam National Park
Tea garden walk
Food
Recommended: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Must-Try: Fresh tea for adults, hot chocolate for children.
Activities to Do
Optional rest in the afternoon
Day 5
Munnar To Madurai | Down To The Plains
Route: Munnar – Bodi Mettu ghat – Theni – Madurai, about 150 km
Drive east and down the Bodi Mettu ghat, with its hairpin bends, from the cool hills to the dry plains of Tamil Nadu. The air turns warm. Your driver plans two breaks.
Reach Madurai by the afternoon. The hotel has a garden. In the evening, walk to the temple gateways with your guide.
Note on temple access: At Tamil Nadu temples run by the state, non-Hindus may not go past the flagstaff. We plan around the outer halls, the gateways and the lanes.
Experience of the Day
Drive down the ghat
Evening at the temple gateways
Food
Recommended: Lunch on the road. Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: Madurai-style dosa and idli.
Activities to Do
Rest at the hotel
Day 6
Madurai | Palace And Market
Route: Thirumalai Nayak Mahal – flower market – old city
Visit Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, a palace of the 1600s with tall pillars and a wide courtyard where children can run. Walk through the flower market, where jasmine is sold by the kilo, and see the weavers' lanes.
The afternoon is free. In the evening, return to the temple area to see the lamps and crowds from the outer halls.
Experience of the Day
Thirumalai Nayak Mahal
Flower market
Evening at the temple
Food
Recommended: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Must-Try: Madurai specials, with jigarthanda for children.
Activities to Do
Optional swim at the hotel
Day 7
Madurai To Thanjavur | The Chola Country
Route: Madurai – Trichy – Thanjavur, about 180 km
Drive north-east through Tiruchirappalli. This stop breaks the long drive to the coast, and avoids a single day of ten hours. Check in at Svatma, a heritage hotel with a courtyard.
In the late afternoon, rest. The Thanjavur palace and art gallery can be visited in the evening if energy allows.
Note on bridge night: Madurai to Puducherry is about 6 to 6.5 hours by road in one go. We add Thanjavur as a bridge, which also lets you see the great Chola temple.
Experience of the Day
Drive through the Cauvery delta
Rest at the hotel
Food
Recommended: Lunch on the road. Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: Tamil meals on a banana leaf.
Activities to Do
Optional visit to Thanjavur Palace
Day 8
Thanjavur To Puducherry | The Great Temple, Then The Coast
Route: Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur – Kumbakonam – Chidambaram – Puducherry, about 185 km
Start at the Brihadisvara Temple, a Chola temple of about 1010 CE, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Children enjoy the giant stone bull. The main courtyard is open to visitors, and the inner sanctum is for Hindus only.
Drive east to the coast, through Kumbakonam and Chidambaram, and reach Puducherry in the late afternoon. Walk along the promenade.
Experience of the Day
Brihadisvara Temple
Drive to the coast
Evening on the promenade
Food
Recommended: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch on the road.
Must-Try: French-style dinner, with mild options.
Activities to Do
Rest at the hotel
Day 9
Puducherry | The French Quarter By Bicycle
Route: French quarter – Sri Aurobindo Ashram area – promenade
Ride bicycles through the quiet streets of the French quarter, with its yellow villas and bougainvillea. Children's bicycles are available, and the roads in the old quarter are calm in the morning. Visit the Church of Notre Dame des Anges and walk through the Tamil quarter.
The afternoon is free. Rest, or play at the beach.
Note on the sea: The sea at the promenade is rough, and swimming there is not safe. We use calmer beaches with a guide.
Experience of the Day
French quarter by bicycle
Notre Dame des Anges
Tamil quarter
Food
Recommended: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch at a cafe.
Must-Try: French bread and pastries, with mild dishes for children.
Activities to Do
Optional cooking class
Optional beach time
Day 10
Puducherry And Auroville | The Township And The Beach
Route: Auroville – Matrimandir viewing point – beach
Drive about 20 minutes inland to Auroville, a township founded in 1968 by people from many countries. Visit the visitor centre and walk to the viewing point for the Matrimandir, a golden sphere used for silent meditation. Entry inside needs a pass and children under a certain age are not allowed inside. We book what is open.
Spend the afternoon on a calm beach, where children can play on the sand.
Note on Matrimandir: Entry inside needs a pass, and rules on children differ. If no pass is free, you see it from the viewing point.
Experience of the Day
Auroville visitor centre
Matrimandir viewing point
Beach afternoon
Food
Recommended: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch at Auroville.
Must-Try: A cafe lunch at Auroville.
Activities to Do
Optional yoga for adults
Optional boat ride to a calm beach
Day 11
Puducherry To Bengaluru | The Longest Drive
Route: Puducherry – Tindivanam – Krishnagiri – Hosur – Bengaluru, about 310 km
This is the longest drive of the trip. We start early, stop every 90 minutes for snacks and toilets, and keep a lunch stop in Krishnagiri. The road is a good highway for most of the way.
Reach Bengaluru by the late afternoon. Check in at a central hotel and rest.
Note on the long day: If the family prefers a shorter day, we add a night at Chennai or Hosur. This adds one night.
Experience of the Day
Long drive on the highway
Evening at the hotel
Food
Recommended: Lunch on the road. Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: A relaxed dinner at the hotel.
Activities to Do
Rest, or swim at the hotel
Day 12
Bengaluru To Mysuru | To The Palace City
Route: Bengaluru – Ramanagara – Srirangapatna – Mysuru, about 145 km
Drive south-west on the expressway to Mysuru. Break at Ramanagara or Srirangapatna for snacks, and see the Kaveri river. Reach Mysuru by the afternoon.
In the evening, drive past the palace, which is lit by thousands of bulbs on Sundays and festival nights.
Experience of the Day
Drive to Mysuru
Evening at the palace lights
Food
Recommended: Lunch on the road. Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: Mysuru meals, with dosa and Mysore pak.
Activities to Do
Rest at the hotel
Day 13
Mysuru | Palace, Hill And Zoo
Route: Mysuru Palace – Chamundi Hill by car – Mysuru Zoo
Visit the Mysuru Palace in the morning. It was built in 1912 and has painted halls and carved doors. Children enjoy the elephant and horse displays on festival days. Drive up Chamundi Hill by car to the viewpoint, and see the large Nandi bull on the way.
In the afternoon, visit the Mysuru Zoo, one of the older zoos in India, with a lake and shaded paths. Children can spot tigers, elephants and birds. Return to the hotel for a rest.
Note on temple access: The Chamundeshwari temple is a working Hindu temple. Non-Hindus may be limited to the outer areas.
Experience of the Day
Mysuru Palace
Chamundi Hill by car
Mysuru Zoo
Food
Recommended: Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Must-Try: South Indian lunch, with a sweet to finish.
Activities to Do
Optional swim at the hotel
Day 14
Mysuru To Bengaluru | Back To The City
Route: Mysuru – Srirangapatna – Bengaluru, about 145 km
Drive back to Bengaluru on the expressway. Mysuru does not have enough flights for a departure, so Bengaluru is the exit airport. Reach the city by the afternoon.
Rest at the hotel, or walk in nearby Cubbon Park. The evening is free for packing and a family dinner.
Experience of the Day
Drive to Bengaluru
Free evening
Food
Recommended: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch on the road. Dinner at the hotel.
Must-Try: A family dinner.
Activities to Do
Optional Cubbon Park walk
Day 15
Bengaluru And Departure | A Last Safari
Route: Bannerghatta Biological Park – Bengaluru airport (BLR)
If the flight allows, visit Bannerghatta Biological Park, south of the city. A short bus safari takes you through enclosures for lions, tigers and bears, and the park has a butterfly garden and a zoo. Children enjoy the safari. The park closes on Tuesdays, and we check the day.
Your driver takes you to Bengaluru airport for your onward flight. You leave having crossed four states with the family.
Note on Bannerghatta: The safari is an optional morning stop. If your flight is early, we skip it.
Experience of the Day
Bannerghatta safari
Drive to the airport
Farewell
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- Minimize Plastic Use : Bring a reusable water bottle, shopping bag, and utensils to reduce the need for single-use plastics. Many destinations have water refill stations and eco-friendly stores.
- Support Local and Sustainable Businesses : Eat at local restaurants, buy souvenirs from local artisans, and choose tour operators that prioritize sustainable practices and support the local community.
- Respect Wildlife and Natural Habitats : Avoid disturbing wildlife or their natural habitats. Stick to designated paths and observe animals from a distance without feeding or touching them.
- Dispose of Waste Properly : Follow local guidelines for recycling and waste disposal. If facilities aren't available, carry your waste with you until you can dispose of it responsibly.
- Educate Yourself and Others : Learn about the local environment, culture, and customs. Respect local practices and traditions, and share your knowledge about responsible travel with others.
- Choose Sustainable Activities : Engage in eco-friendly activities such as hiking, snorkeling, or visiting national parks. Avoid activities that exploit animals or damage the environment.
- Leave No Trace : Follow the principle of "Leave No Trace," which means leaving natural areas as you found them. Pack out all trash, avoid picking plants, and refrain from carving or writing on rocks or trees.
- Plant Trees Whenever Possible : Participate in local tree-planting initiatives or plant trees in your own community. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, provide oxygen, and help support biodiversity, making them vital for a healthy environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) & People Also Ask — A Family Grand South Circuit
We help you prepare for your trip and ensure an effortless and enjoyable travel experience.
How many days do you need for a family trip across four states?
Fifteen days gives an easy pace for children. This plan has seven stays, rest days at five of them, and most drives of three to four hours. With three more days, add a night at Thrissur on the Kerala side and a second night at Thanjavur.
What is a kerala tamil nadu puducherry karnataka family tour package international families can book?
It is a private 15-day journey from Kochi to Bengaluru through Munnar, Madurai, Thanjavur, Puducherry and Mysuru. You have your own vehicle, driver and guides, with a kid-friendly activity at every stop and rest days between the long drives.
Is this a good family grand south india trip for foreigners?
Yes. It balances boats, tea hills, temples, a French quarter, a palace and a zoo safari. Most drives are short, and the longest day has a stop plan. Temples are seen from the gateways and courtyards, which suits children.
What does a four state family combined package include?
It includes seven stays, a private vehicle and driver, local guides, entries, a boat ride, Kathakali, the Bannerghatta safari, permits and daily breakfast. Child seats are on request. International flights, visas and most lunches and dinners are not included.
What ages is this suitable for?
It suits children of about five and older, who can sit in a car for three to four hours and join short walks. For younger children, we shorten the days and add rest nights. Please tell us your children's ages when you book.
How long are the drives?
Most are three to four and a half hours. The longest is Day 11, from Puducherry to Bengaluru, about 6 to 6.5 hours with stops. We offer an extra night at Chennai or Hosur to break it.
Can children enter the temples?
Yes, in the outer areas that every guest can enter. Inner shrines at Tamil Nadu state temples are for Hindus only, and non-Hindus may not pass the flagstaff. We plan around the gateways and courtyards.
What is the best time for this route?
November to February is the best time, with dry and pleasant days. December is busy, with Indian school holidays. April and May are very hot, and we do not advise them for children. June to September is the monsoon.
How much does a 15-day family tour cost?
This 15-day trip costs about Rs.501,480 to Rs.541,598 per couple in the Premium room tier, about Rs.611,100 to Rs.659,988 for Luxury, and about Rs.860,580 to Rs.929,426 for Ultra-Luxury. Prices include the seven stays, the vehicle, guides, entries and GST. Children's rooms and fares are quoted by age. International flights are not included.
Do we need a visa for India?
Yes, every traveller needs one, including children. Most nationalities can apply for an Indian e-Visa online before travel. Check which airports accept e-Visa arrivals for your nationality, and apply at least a week ahead on the official e-Visa site.
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